Information for Visitors

Travelling to India

The most convenient airport for coming to Vrindavan is Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport). The two other most common airports are Mumbai and Kolkata for international travelers. Trains are available from both Mumbai and Kolkata to get you to Vrindavan, which is located in the heart of Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Traveling to Vrindavan

From Delhi Airport you can get a taxi directly to Vrindavan. Taxis are available at the airport or you can arrange for a taxi from Vrindavan to collect you, this is a better option as you are less likely to be cheated. If you know someone in Vrindavan they can also arrange it for you. You should expect to pay about Rs.1500 for a non AC taxi to Vrindavan.

You can also get trains from the Central part of Delhi (i.e. New Delhi Railway Station) to Mathura, you will then need to get an auto rickshaw or taxi to the Maa Vaishno Ashram at Vrindavan, the train should cost no more than Rs.100, this is for a general ticket and paying the extra for sitting in a Sleeper Class boggie, the auto rickshaw fare from Mathura should also be no more than Rs.25-30.

Buses are also available from Delhi, some buses come into Vrindavan, otherwise you will have to get off the bus at Chatikhara and then get a rickshaw to the Maa Vaishno Ashram at Vrindavan. The bus fare from Delhi should be no more than Rs.100, and the rickshaw fare from Chatikhara no more than Rs.10.

From Mumbai you can get a number of good trains direct to Mathura, second class sleeper will cost about Rs.450 and 3 tier AC will cost about Rs.1200. The Golden Temple or Paschim Express are both good trains.

From Kolkata there are no good trains direct to Mathura. You can get the Kalka Mail train to either Tundla or Aligarh and then get a taxi or bus to Mathura/Vrindavan, second class sleeper will cost about Rs.500 and 3 tier AC will cost about Rs.1200. A non AC taxi from Tundla or Aligarh will cost about Rs.900. Another option is to get a train to Delhi and then come to Vrindavan as detailed above.

Where to stay in Vrindavan Accommodation is available inside the Ashram for the devotees. Apart from the Dharamashalas at the Ashram, there are a lot of other options which are available in Vrindavan. They all vary in their standards ranging from Rs.50 per night for a very simple room with no facilities to Rs.1500 per night for a room with AC, bathroom, kitchen and an abundance of other facilities. During festival times it is very difficult to find rooms at the last minute, so if you know you are coming, try to book your rooms in advance, busy times in Vrindavan are Kartik, Gaura Purnima and the month of Sravana. Below is a list of the Guest-houses in Vrindavan.

GUEST-HOUSE Minutes walk from Ashram Phone No.

Rs. Per Night Non AC / AC

Minutes walk from Ashram

Phone No.

Smt Bhagwani Devi Dharamshala at the Ashram

999

Inside the Ashram Compound

9997000604

Shri Tola Ram Chaudhry Dharamshala

999

Inside the Ashram Compound

9997000604

MVT

750 / 999

15

2540079/3207578

Agrasen (NRI / Indians only)

150

15

2540186

Dhanuka Ashram

250

15

2540075/38

ISKCON Guesthouse

Donations accepted

10

2540021

Maheshwari Ashram

100, 150 / 500

25

2540421

Citrakoot

150

15

2540551

Chintamani Kunj

200

20

2540012

Savitri Yoga Ashram

300 / 800

15

2540222

Gita Mandir

150, 200

25

2540291

Sadhana Kunj

250, 350

15

2540670

Sri Ram Saranam

125

15

2540191

Radheshyam Ashram

400, 500

25

2540197

Radheshyam Palace

300

20

2540729

Fogala Ashram

150

20

2540489

Sri Krishna Niwas

150

15

2540460

Sriji Palace

450

15

2540864

Sriji Dham

150 / 350

15

3292223

Govinda Mohan (Loi Bazar)

100

Rickshaw

2443239

Srila Prabhupadas Charitable Trust

200

25

3296890

Ananda Krishna Van

1000 AC

25

2540878/3298855

Temple and Garden

200

25

2540425

Savitri Seva Sadan

300

25

2540880

Country Code:+91 |
City Code: 0565

Etiquettes to be observed in Sri Vrindavan Dhama

Rickshaws

Always fix the fare in advance. Never fight with the rickshaw driver. In case of dispute get help from a local devotee. Never drive the rickshaw yourself. Devotees in saffron cloth must never ride with a lady. Ladies should never ride alone after dark.

Eating

Do not eat on the public street or sit at the tea stalls outside. It is not only dangerous to your health but also creates a bad public image. If you have to purchase anything to drink or eat from outside, bring them back to the Ashram campus or to your room. Ladies, especially, should not under any condition sit at the tea stalls.

Temples

Photography is prohibited in many temples in Vrindavan. Always inquire first as indignant caretakers are known to break cameras. It is best not to wear shoes when visiting temples or doing parikramas.

Do not carry your shoes in a bag into any temple of the Lord. Many temples do not even permit wearing socks in the temple. Carry small coins to give as donations. Beware of touts, pickpockets and so-called guides. If you are harassed by aggressive pandas it is best to either ignore them or give a small donation and move on. Do not get into an argument with them.

Dress code

Ladies should wear sari and have their head and bodies, including bellies covered at all times. They should wear sufficient and thick clothing while bathing in the Yamuna or in any kunda. Men should wear neat and clean dhotis and kurtas.

Rooms

Use your own locks on your room door. Do not bring foodstuffs into your room as this may attract insects especially ants. You will find it easier to keep healthy. Be mindful of where you keep your room keys as the receptionist may not have a spare one.

Safety Tips

Do not allow strangers in your room.

Always keep your room locked. If you are staying outside the Ashram then insist on using your own locks.

Keep your passport, money, flight tickets, jewelry and other valuables in a safe place. Lockers are provided inside the Ashram.

Be careful of pickpockets when you are in a crowded place.

Do not leave your camera or belongings unattended, as they can easily be stolen.

Do not use any kind of fire in your room.

Always drink bottled or reliably filtered water.

Keep glasses in your pocket while downtowneven on a rickshaw. Monkeys may steal them.

If you have any indications of sickness please contact a doctor immediately. You can take help of administrative office for this.

Do not go alone to take a bath in the Yamuna. Go in a group. Do not go out too deep into the water even if you are a good swimmer.

Taxi fares

Given below are the usual taxi fares for standard routes to/from Vrindavan:

Non Air-conditioned

Destination

Indica

Ambassador

Sumo

Qualis

Delhi, drop off / pick up

1,540

1,540

2,035

2145

Delhi, same day return

1,760

1,760

2,255

2420

Agra, return (max 7 hours)

990

990

1,375

1430

Tundla, drop off / pick up

990

990

1,375

1430

Aligarh, drop off / pick up

880

880

1,100

1320

Mathura, drop off / pick up

275

275

385

385

Nandagram, Varsana, Radha Kund, Goverdhana (max 7 hours)

825

825

1,210

1430

Mathura, Gokul, Raval, Dauji (max 7hours)

715

715

990

1100

Jaipur return

2,475

2,475

3,080

3300

Air-conditioned

Destination

Indica

Ambassador

Qualis

Delhi, drop off / pick up

1,705

1,705

2,255

Delhi, same day return

1,925

1,925

2,750

Agra, return (max 7 hours)

1,155

1,155

1,650

Tundla, drop off / pick up

1,155

1,155

1,650

Aligarh, drop off / pick up

1,045

1,045

1,595

Mathura, drop off / pick up

330

330

440

Nandagram, Varsana, Radha Kund, Goverdhana (max 7 hours)

990

990

1,650

Mathura, Gokul, Raval, Dauji (max 7hours)

825

825

1,320

Jaipur return

3,025

3,025

3,850

Buses

There is a daily bus service to Delhi from the bus stop outside the Ashram.Fare: Rs.85/- per personTimings: 5:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 noon, 2:00 PM.

Post Office

Letters can be mailed from the Government Post Office located on the ground floor of the Gurukula building, inside of Vrindavan. You can take help of administrative block also for this service.Timings: 10am to 5pm (closed on Sundays).

Lockers

Please keep your valuables in a safe place. To assist you, the Temple has a locker facility where you may deposit your cash, travellers cheques, passport, tickets & other documents for safe-keeping. The locker facility is located at Seva Sthal and at Administrative Block.
Timings: 7:30am to 1:00pm & 4:30pm to 8:30pm.